by Sharon Groves | Jan 24, 2019 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
It’s difficult to measure exactly how much cholesterol actually comes from your food, because your liver also makes cholesterol. We do know there are certain types of cholesterol which ARE influenced by your diet. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL). This is the “bad”...
by Sharon Groves | Dec 13, 2018 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
1- It can help with an upset stomach. It happens to everyone when we eat something that does not agree with us. We develop a stomach ache, with possible gas. This is usually because bacteria will build up where it shouldn’t. However, if your stomach pain is acute, you...
by Sharon Groves | Nov 29, 2018 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
1) Forgetting to take medication or pay bills. If they are having memory issues, asking them doesn’t work. Check your loved one’s medicine bottles when you visit and note the prescribed dosage and date of the last refill. In the next few days, visit again and see if...
by Sharon Groves | Sep 18, 2018 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
One of the most common complaints from adults is not being able to sleep well at night. While that can be a discussion you have with your doctor, here are 10 foods to help us relax and rest: (1) Kiwi. This fruit is full of vitamins C and E, plus serotonin and folate....
by Sharon Groves | Aug 28, 2018 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
August is Immunization Month for Seniors. This is what Medicare Part B covers and doesn’t cover. Influenza (flu) vaccine. Medicare normally covers one flu shot per flu season. You pay nothing for the flu shot if the doctor or other qualified health care provider...
